EDC 430: December 10, 2007: Class 13 - How Should I Think About Managing My Classroom?

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Please Bring Your Laptop to Class

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As You Come In: What classroom situations are you worried about right now?

Overview

This is our last class, so we'll take time to celebrate as we talk about how to manage a classroom. Tonight we'll research & discuss several specific classroom scenarios and share our ideas over pizza.

Learning Goals

• Consider classroom situations in terms of possible causes, teacher actions, and consequences.

Agenda

Welcome/Announcements

• Share questions from your observations, etc.

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• Unit Plan update

Looking Back and Forward

• Looking Back: EDC 430 Course Objectives
• Looking Forward: Attitudes of New Teachers

What should I consider when deciding how to deal with classroom situations?

• NPR Frank McCourt Interview
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  McCourtSandwichStory.pdf
  

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• Work in groups of 3 to decide on proactive & reactive solutions to each scenario.
  • Resource: Classroom Management Scenarios

Break and Pizza

• Share your management solutions.

Due Dates:

• EDC 431 Pre-Student Teaching Evaluations by Friday, Dec 14.
• Revised Teaching Rationales - Monday, Dec 17.
• Unit Plans uploaded on True Outcomes by Wednesday, Dec 19.